TEMPE, AZ : 9-car crash on US 60: Injuries reported, freeway closed on Monday, 12th February 2024

Two crashes involving 10 vehicles on Monday morning along the U.S. 60 left a child dead and several other people hurt, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said.

The first crash happened just before 8 a.m. on Feb. 12 in the westbound lanes between Rural Road and McClintock Drive. DPS says an SUV was changing lanes when it was involved in a crash with seven other vehicles, including a dump truck.

"Several people were transported to hospitals with injuries including two juveniles," DPS said. "One of the juveniles died at the hospital."

The child was not identified.

Additionally, crews cleaned up a diesel spill from the dump truck.


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